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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NRFMOT history

LD53 NRF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LD53 NRF white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,814 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 NRF was last recorded at 77,814 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,281 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,814 miles
  • 2024 – 76,281 miles
  • 2023 – 73,924 miles
  • 2022 – 70,500 miles
  • 2021 – 66,939 miles
  • 2020 – 62,945 miles
  • 2019 – 59,310 miles
  • 2018 – 55,921 miles
  • 2017 – 52,858 miles
  • 2016 – 49,384 miles
  • 2015 – 45,982 miles
  • 2014 – 42,028 miles
  • 2013 – 38,421 miles
  • 2012 – 35,214 miles
  • 2011 – 32,314 miles
  • 2010 – 28,728 miles
  • 2009 – 24,535 miles
  • 2008 – 21,036 miles
  • 2007 – 17,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,814 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe & mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,814 miles (+1,533)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    750547301473
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe & mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass76,281 miles (+2,357)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    924702940663
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded

  3. Pass73,924 miles (+3,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    936632562932
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass70,500 miles (+3,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    619372641528
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    999356825057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  6. Fail66,939 miles (+3,994)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    722447111740
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  7. Pass62,945 miles (+3,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    536199204487
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,310 miles (+3,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    888811906865
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass55,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    969757612659
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail55,921 miles (+3,063)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    471291549646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass52,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,858 miles
    Test number
    398629540376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,858 miles (+3,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,858 miles
    Test number
    933321442397
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass49,384 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    422566065620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass45,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    208521834463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail45,982 miles (+3,954)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    381647031030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,028 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    259493854331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,421 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    649737643319
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass35,214 miles (+2,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    446823562462
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,314 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,314 miles
    Test number
    307052861343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass28,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    790627950355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail28,728 miles (+4,193)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    281814550345
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,535 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    472098239312
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,036 miles (+3,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,036 miles
    Test number
    572174368308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,183 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    164595267335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,743 miles
    Test number
    754144007024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NRF

Does LD53 NRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 NRF is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NRF?
The MOT on LD53 NRF is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 NRF done?
LD53 NRF was recorded at 77,814 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has LD53 NRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NRF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 NRF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 NRF find?
LD53 NRF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front coil spring corroded both, and 9 more.

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